CDL-A Delivery Driver

About the role

The CDL-A Delivery Driver position is a critical role in the country's food supply chain. This role involves driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on various routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products to customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks, including inspections of the vehicle and trailer according to DOT regulations.
• Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Perform count check of items and verify customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Complete all required paperwork associated with freight accurately and legibly.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring them to the driver check-in area, completing necessary paperwork and procedures at the end of the shift.
• Unload all equipment, materials, and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Comply with daily record-keeping and hours of service requirements, adhering to DOT, state, and company policies.
• Uphold overall safety standards and follow guidelines for the proper handling of freight throughout the delivery process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ or 12+ months commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL-A
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Able to attain or have a valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure a new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout the shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Commercial Driving Experience
• Safety Awareness
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Physical Strength and Mobility

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K Employer Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Sick, personal days, vacation, medical, holidays)

Pay

$30.90 per hour

Schedule

Primarily Monday- Friday, with limited regional overnight routes as needed. Newer equipment with liftgate trailers. All routes are equipped with electric pallet jacks. 80% drop-and-go pallet deliveries.